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Former Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ken Miller is a man immune to accusations of being a liberal or moderate. After losing the primary, he was injured in a hunting accident from which he’s fully recovered. He’s renewed his focus on business, but he hasn’t lost his interest in politics.
Today, Miller blasted out an email that mixes business and politics. He’s manufacturing and selling the Earthbuster, an “…attachment for skidsteer loaders that utilizes compressed air to “bust up” compacted or saturated soils.” Among its many virtues:
The EarthBuster is an amazing and totally environmentally friendly solution to restoring failing septic drain fields. In addition to being a great solution for septic systems, the EarthBuster is the perfect tool for poor drainage issues in areas like golf courses or parking lots. Agriculture can also benefit by breaking up the hard pan or improving the utilization of poor soils.
Miller is also beating the drums for Greg Gianforte’s bid for the GOP nomination for Governor of Montana:
As I mentioned before, it was business that got me involved in politics and it was that background that helped me greatly as a legislator. As one of the most successful businessmen in Montana we have a great candidate for Governor in Greg Gianforte. Peggy and I ask that you join us in supporting Greg for that office. With Greg as governor, I believe Montana can once again have one of the strongest economies in the nation.
Additionally, I very much appreciate the many friends and supporters that have urged me to run for public office again. With the state of politics in Montana and the U.S. it is very tempting. However, in the past I ran for office when I felt Montana did not have a candidate that represented our values well and was firmly rooted in Constitution. I believe Greg is the right person, at the right time for Montana. Please take the opportunity to get to know Greg and Susan, as they will serve Montana well.
Gianforte’s official status remains “exploratory,” but he recently hired Aaron Flint as his communications director, so it’s just a matter of time before he drops the exploratory nonsense and becomes a full-fledged candidate. Flint’s a professional who would not have taken the job had he had any doubts that Gianforte would decide not to file for governor.
I would not remove Miller from the short list of Lt. Governor candidates for Gianforte.